preheat oven to 375, bake on 375 F, and a well greased 9 inch spring pan, ready to go, mean while put cranberries in hot water for 10 minutes, just hot water from faucet.then drain well be for adding to batter.,sift together flour, salt and baking powder, cream shortening, add sugar gradually and cream together until light and fluffy.,______,add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk, a small amont at a time, beating untill smooth.add vanilla and cranberries ,mix in well.,pour batter into 9 inch spring pan.,bake for 35 minutes...take out of oven and place in wire rack let cool, unspring cake, let cool completely.,in a mixing bowl, put butter beat untill creamed add sugar one cup at a time, add milk and vanilla, beat well until fluffy,when cake is cold, put butter cream frosting on cake decorate how you want , sprinkle pecans